REDARC are thrilled to announce that after a successful audit done by NATA early February 2023, REDARC Technologies are now a NATA accredited Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025).
The NATA audit was carried out onsite by one lead and one technical industry expert within our electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber. The audit saw REDARC implement new processes for the management and operation of the EMC chamber.
These updates saw the development of new test methods, requiring the purchase of new equipment. New data control systems and test sample management were also developed, with calibration methods also updated and improved to achieve NATA traceable calibration. Previously prior to this accreditation, some work was performed in house with the remaining sent offsite, and in some cases overseas, for calibration.
On top of these changes, an interlaboratory test was carried out with an external accredited EMC test house to ensure that our results match those of other laboratories. Quality checks were implemented over a span of time to monitor the test results and to ensure that REDARC continue to achieve accurate results.
As a result of this accreditation, REDARC can now perform E-mark compliance testing for EMC Emissions and Immunity to UN Regulation No. 10 in-house, a regulatory requirement for most REDARC products that are sold in Europe and the UK. This also means that REDARC can now meet specific test capabilities, allowing us to test and issue compliance documents for REDARC or external customers.
NATA accreditation assists in continuing to provide customers with the confidence that REDARC are a reputable laboratory who invest heavily in product testing. REDARC look to benefit from decreased time to market on future REDARC Products, especially those to the European market.
REDARC look forward to working on extending the scope of accreditation to include environmental testing, testing for intentional transmitters and household residential products, and military applications.
